Who is Flock?

Flock Safety is an all-in-one technology solution to eliminate crime and keep communities safe. Our intelligent platform combines the power of communities at scale - including cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement agencies - to shape a safer future together. Our full-service, maintenance-free technology solution is trusted by communities across the country to help solve and deter crime in the pursuit of safer communities for everyone.

Our holistic public safety platform is comprehensive and intelligent, providing the actionable evidence needed to solve, deter and reduce crime across neighborhoods, schools, businesses and entire cities. Without compromising transparency or privacy, we are turning unbiased data into objective answers.

Flock strives to offer a career-defining experience where you can also make an impact on your community. While safety is a serious business, we are a supportive team that is optimizing the remote experience to create strong and fulfilling relationships even when we are physically apart. Our group of hard-working employees thrive in a positive and inclusive environment, where a bias towards action is rewarded. 

We have raised over $500M in venture capital from investors including Tiger Global, Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix Partners, Meritech Capital Partners, and Initialized Capital. Now surpassing a $5.5B valuation, Flock is scaling intentionally and seeking the best and brightest to help us meet our goal of reducing crime in the United States by 25% in the next three years.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Director of Federal Government Affairs to lead Flock Safety’s engagement with federal policymakers, agencies, and key influencers. This role will develop and execute a comprehensive federal strategy to position Flock as a leader in public safety innovation and navigate the evolving legislative and regulatory landscape. The Director will play a pivotal role in shaping policy, building partnerships, and advocating for initiatives that align with Flock’s mission and business goals.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of federal government processes, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record of influencing policy outcomes.

Responsibilities

Develop and Execute Federal Strategy

• Define and implement a comprehensive federal affairs strategy that aligns with Flock Safety’s priorities.

• Advocate for policies and initiatives that support public safety technology, including license plate recognition (LPR), AI, and public safety appropriations.

• Monitor and address legislative and regulatory developments, including potential impacts from trade policies, national security concerns, and technology standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Cultivate relationships with federal agencies, Congressional members, and key influencers to advance Flock’s mission.

• Identify and engage lobbying firms to support legislative and regulatory objectives.

• Activate third-party voices, including national law enforcement organizations, advocacy groups, and think tanks, to amplify Flock’s message.

Advocacy and Policy Shaping

• Educate policymakers on key issues such as 4th Amendment considerations, digital license plates, and country-of-origin requirements.

• Advocate for appropriations for federal and state public safety programs, and emerging technologies like drones and real-time policing tools.

• Shape the narrative by drafting talking points, policy proposals, and hearing testimony.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with the Government Relations (GR), communications, and commercial teams to align federal advocacy efforts with broader organizational goals.

• Collaborate with external lobbying firms to draft legislation, secure agency support, and navigate complex regulatory environments.

PAC Development and Management

• Assess the need for a Political Action Committee (PAC) and recommend a structure that supports Flock’s objectives.

• Build relationships with policymakers through targeted contributions and community engagement

The Skillset 

• Must be based in the DC area

• Extensive experience in federal government affairs, public policy, or lobbying, preferably within the technology or public safety sector.

• Strong understanding of federal legislative and regulatory processes, including key agencies like DHS, DOJ, FCC, and DOT.

• Proven ability to build and manage high-level relationships wi